Total Chess Chief Defends Fast Classical Stage Ahead of Budapest Event
Kjell Madland, Total Chess chief, defended the pilot tournament's fast classical-only group stage, emphasizing that all 24 players will compete across formats until the final day. The Budapest event starts with a nine-round blitz tournament, followed by a fast classical group stage to decide four semi-finalists. All three formats will be used in the knockout rounds. Madland said the format aims to modernize chess and attract wider audiences.
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